1. Preview for Episode 1Set in the Near Future. Tsukumo Yuuma aims to become a future Duel Champion, he's a boy with an energetic and vigorous spirit that takes on whatever comes his way. With "Kattobingu!" as his catchphrase, he keeps challenging everything, beliving in himself.However, despite loving Duels, he has the skills of a Grade A Amateur. To say nothing of becoming the Duel Champion, he'll have to obtain the title with a laundry list of defeats behind him.

One day, the Deck of Yuuma's friend, Tetsuo, is taken away from him. The one who did this horrible dead is the #1 Delinquint, "Shark". To get back Tetsuo's Deck, Yuuma challenges Shark to fight him in a Duel. But, Shark is so talented at Dueling that he's able to make good use of Exceeds Summoning, a method of summoning strong monsters, to the point that he's at the level of those who compete in Nation-wide Tournaments! Even though Yuuma seems like he should be intimidating by all means, something stirs inside him to fight back, to keep moving towards what's coming.However, against Shark's brutal assault, Yuuma repeatedly keeps making Amateur mistakes. When he's pushed into a corner, the creepy door that always appears in Yuuma's dreams appears before him. At the moment he opens this locked door, countless points of light burst out from it. And the next moment, when he looks up, a mysterious entity is looking down at him with its arms folded, making him ask "Who are you!?". At that moment, the newest Legend in Dueling, the one of Tsukumo Yuuma, begins!!2. OP & EDOpening Theme"Masutaapiisu (Masterpiece)" by mihimaru GT.Universal Music LLCLyrics: Maki Nagayama & mitsuyuki miyakeComposer: HIKARI, hiroto suzuki & mitsuyuki miyakeArrangement: HIKARI

3. Cast ListTsukumo Yuuma: Hatanaka Tasuku)Astral: Irino MiyuKamishiro Ryouga: Masuda ToshikiMidzuki Kotori: Komatsu MikakoTakeda Tetsuo: Shimada MakotoTsukumo Akari: Miyahara NamiTsukumo Haru: Tani Ikuno5. Character ProfilesTSUKUMO YUUMAA 13 Year Old in the 1st Grade of Middle School. Though he loves Dueling above all else, his skills are pitificul. With an inborn desire to help others, he's a Hot-Blooded punk who detests evil. Though he tends to jump to hasty conclusions too often and often carelessly blunders, he is not worried about failure. He's a boy who doesn't get down and keeps on challenging everything with all he has. When he was young, both of his parents went missing, and his family now consists of him, his sister Akari, and his Grandmother. His Grandma makes Duel Rice! He has a habit of saying "Kattobingu da ze! ORE!!"

ASTRALA mysterious entity who is from a parallel universe. A clear-minded fellow with a Cool Personality, he's a Dueling Genus. He often clashes and fights with Yuma. His memories have scattered, becoming the 99 "Numbers Cards", so his purpose is a complete mystery.

KAMISHIRO RYOGAHis nickname is "Shark". He's Yuuma's upperclassman and the biggest Delinquint at School. He has his followers with him at all times. While having a natural calm personality, piss him off and you'll see a glimpse of a far nastier side. His Dueling prowess is so high he's able to participate at the Level of National Tournaments.

MIZUKI KOTORIYuuma's childhood friend. Due to her unyielding personality, she tends to prod Yuuma about his screw-ups. She's friends with Akari and Yuuma's Grandmother. She has absolutely zero clue about Dueling.

TAKEDA TETSUOA Classmate of Yuuma's who tends to mock him at every turn. But in truth, he's really a nice boy.

TSUKUMO AKARIYuuma's 20 Year old sister. She makes good use of the Internet as a Work-at-home Journalist, allowing her to chase the latest scoop. She tends to be morally strict on Yuuma, acting as his mother in place of their own, but she honestly worries about him.

TSUKUMO HARUA 70 year old woman. She has a gentle personality who rarely gets upset at anything. She secretly assists Yuuma in his duels. How? With Yuuma's power source: her super-nutritious "Duel Rice".

6. SUMMARYIn a city in the near future, in the Heartland, kids and adults are nuts about Augmented Reality Duels. Augmented Reality Duels are Duels that use D-Gazers and D-Pads, which when the two are used together, on the ground or in the sky, monsters can erupt from buildings and fight each other, it's a Super-Charged Duel!

But there's no-one in town who's crazier about dueling than our hero, Tsukumo Yuuma. At a beginner level, he's a Champion at absolutely losing. Due to a certain event, Yuuma ends up challenging the #1 Delinquint at his school, Ryouga. The Duel before him will greatly change Yuuma's destiny...!

A bizarre door that usually appears in Yuuma's dreams suddenly appears in the midst of this fight. When he unlocks this sealed door, countless lights fly from the door... and when he next looks up... The mysterious entity, Astral, who came from a parallel universe, stands before him.

In order to regain Astral's lost memories, which have turned into the 99 "Numbers Cards", these two must work together. What is Astral's true purpose appearing here? And what one earth is with the existence of the new monsters known as "Number Monsters"? A series of mysterious powerful rivals begin to appear before Yuuma and Astral, which begins to explain the mystery...

After the first series, in this new story, as the curtain falls on the World Duel Carnival, peace has finally returned to Heartland City. But just as peace has settled on the city, messengers from the Astral and Barian Worlds, who are at war with one another, have emerged from behind the scenes in a desperate attempt to claim a "Trump Card"... ... In the face of this crisis, Shark, Kaito, Astral and Yuma raise their hands and strike back. Keep your eyes on the latest developments of "Yu-Gi-Oh! ZEXAL II".

http://i.imgur.com/vevLG.jpgThe old man that looks like Aporia/Paradox from episode 1 of Zexal II is named Fuuma. He's the leader of a gang of thieves Gilag gives Barian power to. He uses Kisou Tenshi Enjeru (Machine-Armored Angel: Angel) A Rank 3 monster.

As the curtain closes on the WDC that Yuma and Astral won, peace settles on Heartland City. However, envoys from The Astral World and Barian World, at war with one another, have secretly begun to make their move for the decisive weapon that could change everything... ... Which is Astral and the 99 Number Cards that consist of his memories. Brainwashing people with the power of their cards, they aim to ambush Yuma. Yuma, Shark, and Kite, who up to this new crisis have been rivals, must now stand up and dispel this new threat.Episode Writer: 吉田伸 (Yoshida Shin)

Fuuma uses the Trump Card of the Barian World: "Rank Up Magic: Barian's Force" to summon a Chaos Xyz. With Hope's effect completely sealed, Yuma's in an extremely dangerous predicament. But at the same time, Astral senses the feelings of Yuma, who is trying to protect him from Barian's grasp, as he's cut up and bruised in an effort to fight for his friend.Episode Writer: 吉田伸 (Yoshida Shin)

A new student has transformerd to Yuma's class. His name is "Shingetsu Rei". He's a huge fan of Yuma, who won the WDC. On the other hand, everyone at school is psyched at the arrival of the Pro Duelist (Katagiri/Katakiri), who is going to a special lesson. Feeling bad for Yuma, who's barred from attending the special lesson, Shingetsu runs off to get Kata(k/g)iri's signature. But, what awaits Shingetsu is... "Hot Blooded Coaching" under the instruction of Kata(k/g)iri, who is being controlled by The Barian faction!Episode Writer: 鈴木やすゆき (Suzuki Yasuyuki)

What the!? Yuma's been appointed Class Rep! While Yuma is quite eager and willing to do the job, Todoriki, known by all as "Class Rep", has mixed feelings about this, The Student Council President appears before Todoriki, appointing him as the "Special Disciplinary Commander". The Disciplinary Commander's job is to crack down on violations of school rules, which ends up pissing off a lot of students at the academy. In order to stop this ridiculous system... Yuma challenges the Student Council President to a Duel!?Episode Writer: 雑破業 (Zabba Gou)

At Heartland Academy there is a club so unnoticed, it remains hidden in the background, known as the Manga Research Club, a.ka. "The Manga Club". The sole member, (Arika/Yuuka) wants to use Yuma as a model for her manga drawings. The great looking hero designed off of him has Yuma ecstatic! Meanwhile, Ryouga, who is worried that his little sister has not yet recovered from her medical conditions, learns that his younger sister has gone missing. And the one who appears before Ryouga is none other than (Arika/Yuuka) of the Manga Club. ... What is the relationship between Shark's younger sister and this girl!?Episode Writer: 広田光毅 (Hirota Mitsutaka)

The Seven Lords of the Barian World make their next move. Alit appears before Gilag, and chastises him for not getting anything done. However, when Alit arrives on earth, he falls head over heels for Kotori. This causes him to drop what he's doing with collecting the Number Cards, and instead aims for Kotori's heart. Alit makes constant moves on Kotori to win her heart, but Yuma somehow seems to always get in his way. Ultimately, Alit, demands a Duel with Yuma, issuing a challenge to his "rival" for Kotori's heart.Script Writer: 雑破 業 (Zappa Gou)

The Numbers club face their greatest challenge yet! The members are in turmoil over who will be their Female Mascot, refusing to talk or even look at each other! Unsure of what to do, Yuma looks for a way out along with Rei. At that moment, Gilag hides his identity and appears before Yuma with a suggestion, plotting to steal the Numbers from Yuma and Shark. Yuma does as Gilag says, calling out to Shark in order to host a Sports Duel Tournament!Script Writer: 吉田 伸 (Yoshida Shin)

Yuma, having seen the incredible might of the Barians, begins to worry about being able to protect Astral. Meanwhile, Durbe, one of the Seven Barian Lords, annoyed with the fact Gilag and Alit have been unable to produce results, demands they return immediately. And instead sends out Mizael, whose name sends shivers down the spines of the other Barians, due to the fact he is able to control a savage and otherwise uncontrollable dragon. Mizael, using a device known as the Barian's Sphere Cube, attacks the anxious Yuma!Script Writer: 雑破 業 Zappa Gou

Yuma and Astral are stunned by the sheer might of the Number 107 Card Mizael usesd. Not even Hope can stand up before this "Galaxy-Eyes" monster, leaving Yuma with no more options. As Yuma forces his injured body to continue dueling using nothing more than sheer force of will, Kite appears. The two dragons controlled Mizael and Kite begin to resonate, sounding the start of a battle in which the pride of being a "Galaxy-Eyes Master" is on the line.Script Writer: 雑破 業 (Zappa Gou)

After his Duel with Mizael, Yuma is injured in both body and spirit, causing him to go to the hospital with Shark in order to recover. Severely depressed, Yuma shows none of his usual go-getter spirit, gradually irritating Ryouga, who finally tells him to pull himself back together. Meanwhile, Astral, injuried from the force of the "Barian's Sphere Cub", realizes the true menace of the Barians. Suddenly, someone steals the King's Key from Yuma's bed...!?Script Writer: 雑破 業 (Zappa Gou)

Having regained his courage from his Duel with Ryouga, Yuma goes to school with Shingetsu Rei as always. But, then suddenly, countless Barian brainwashed Duelists appear before them and attack...! While Yuma fights back desperately while trying to protect Shingetsu, Shingetsu ends up being brainwashed himself! In the middle of Yuma's greatest crisis, Alit appears and seems to help him, but for what reason...!?Script Writer：鈴木やすゆき (Suzuki Yasuyuki)

Yuma and Alit, these two enjoy dueling with all their heart and soul. Due to the Barian Sphere Cube, Astral begins to weaken, but reacting to Yuma's enthusiasm for Dueling, the two cross and become Zexal. Touched by Yuma and Astral transforming to get real serious, Alit transforms to his own original Barian form, and proudly counter attacks.Script Writer：鈴木やすゆき (Suzuki Yasuyuki)

Alit, who had finished his Duel with Yuma, was suddenly attacked by someone! A furious Gilag, thinking Shingetsu Rei is responsible, uses the last Barian Sphere Cube he has left to challeng Shingetsu to a Duel. However, Yuma, wanting to protect Shingetsu, who is his pal, ends up being the one to Duel Gilag. While Astral supports Yuma, who is trying to protect a friend, he finds his body is falling apart due to the power of the "Barian Sphere Cube"... ... ...Script Writer：広田光毅 (Hirota Mitsutaka)Note: I'm fairly sure Hikou Shibaku Bukotsu is a pun/wordplay, as the words here are nonsense (Hidden Hole Death Explode Not Idiot. But can be read as Delinquent, Strike, and Boor/Brute. Hikou can also refer to apparently Vital Points/Meridians/Acupuncture Pressure Points.

Gilag, with the power of the "Barian Sphere Cube", has destroyed Astral. Gilag challenges Yuma with Rei as his second opponent. However, with the effects of Gilag's "Pressure Point" Deck, Hope is damaged from the inside out, and destroyed. Gilag, incapable of controlling his rage and driven to take vengeance for Alit, summons his Chaos Xyz, and corners Yuma and Rei into the mother of all pinches. At that time, Rei, touched by Yuma's willingness to protect him no matter what the cost, awakens a miracle no one could of ever imagined possible!!!Script Writer：広田光毅 (Hirota Mitsutaka)